May 2025 OEWS estimate
Mechanical Engineer Salary in Los Angeles, CA
The median annual salary is $123,900, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$123,900
Mean annual salary
$123,940
Employment estimate
8,780
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $123,900 |
| Mean annual salary | $123,940 |
| 10th percentile | $77,040 |
| 25th percentile | $96,010 |
| 50th percentile | $123,900 |
| 75th percentile | $146,850 |
| 90th percentile | $173,340 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Los Angeles, CA median
- $123,900
- U.S. median
- $104,110
- Difference
- 19.0%
What the data shows
- Mechanical Engineers in Los Angeles, CA earn 19.0% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $96,010–$146,850.
- BLS estimates employment at 8,780 workers in this metro area.